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Florida questions and answers

• What are the implications of a legal separation versus a divorce?

  Asked in Miami, FL | November 22, 2024

  My spouse and I are considering a legal separation instead of a divorce. What are the differences and implications of a legal separation compared to a divorce, especially regarding finances and custody?

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• What is the “stand your ground’ self-defense law and how can I use it to defend myself against a criminal charge in Florida?

  Asked in North Miami, FL | April 29, 2020

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• What are the best qualities to look for when hiring a lawyer to defend me against mortgage fraud in Florida?

  Asked in Coral Gables, FL | November 1, 2013

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• What are my chances of winning a sexual assault or rape case in Florida?

  Asked in Aventura, FL | June 11, 2014

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• Suing business associate for defrauding me. What type of attorney do I need?

  Asked in Brandon, FL | February 10, 2026

  During 2023 I entered into an Airbnb investment arrangement with a long term friend who represented himself as a co-business partner and operates a business focused on managing short-term rental investments. I was led to believe I would earn passive income through co-ownership of Airbnb properties, with promised returns averaging approximately $20k per month. To date, I have received no returns. He instructed me through a third party funding company he works closely with, to obtain high-limit or unlimited business credit cards in my name, which were then used primarily for his benefit. As a result, I am left with approximately $50k in business credit card debt, in addition to $7k paid to him as a business retainer. While there is no written contract, I have extensive text messages and other documentation supporting false representations, misuse of funds, and potential fraud.

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• We own a long-standing appliance store. A customer thinks we scuffed her laundry room floor but we don't think so. What should we do?

  Asked in Englewood, FL | January 17, 2026

  Performed a service visit to replace a pedestal on a customer’s washer/dryer. No damage was reported during or immediately after service, and no issues were noted by the technician at the time. Approximately 16+ days later, the customer reported alleged floor damage and later provided photos and an estimate seeking full flooring replacement. The photos did not clearly demonstrate causation or damage consistent with the service performed, and the estimate did not attribute fault or identify localized repair scope, instead proposing full replacement (betterment).

  Company reviewed the timeline, documentation, and estimate, requested clarification, and issued a written determination that causation could not be established. Company policy is to take responsibility when damage is clearly attributable to its work; however, based on delayed reporting, lack of contemporaneous evidence, absence of professional attribution, and unreasonable replacement scope, company declined responsibility. Communications were professional, consistent, and documented. Basil remains prepared to respond. What are the next steps if customer continues and do we need legal help?

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• What kinds of compensation can injury victims get in Florida?

  Asked in Jacksonville, FL | November 25, 2019

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